Beware the Boy

by M.A. Williams

Ian James has hit rock bottom, and is bound for rehab. He's lost his faith, his marriage is imploding - and he can't make it more than a few hours without a drink.

Melissa Carmichael is running away. Trapped in a loveless relationship, she packs a bag and leaves home in the middle of the night – heading back to the small New England town she swore she'd seen the last of.

Desperate to prove that he can resist his destructive urges and function in the "real world", Ian decides to forgo treatment and join Melissa on her trip . But Melissa has her own dragons to slay, and pinning his sobriety and hopes of recovery on a complete stranger are just part of the struggle – bars and liquor stores aren't his only temptation...

388 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 27, 2022

Reviews

[Paola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. To be totally honest after the few chapters or so I thought I knew what to expect. Not necessarily a bad thing - I read a LOT of books so I think I can usually spot where a storyline is going to end up. With this book, I was more or less in the right ball park but both the way the story was told and some subtle plot differences made this so much more than the sum of its parts. I loved the way the characters developed and some of the descriptions in some of the scenes really spoke to me. It's a book that delivers as just a damn good read if that's what you're looking but some of the underlying themes make it much more satisfying than just another good story. Thoroughly recommend.

[Ian Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Not my usual type of book so didn’t know what to expect, settled in very quickly to an easy read. The characters grew in depth from an early stage and you feel like you know them, some interesting twists and turns along the way. Thoroughly recommend you read this book if you enjoy a good read.

[Diane Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the book . Very descriptive of characters and places .
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[Christine Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was recommended this book by a friend. Not my usual genre of book but thoroughly enjoyed the journey. The characters were relatable and their stories, issues and dilemmas were almost tangible. I felt I was travelling through New Hampshire with them and enjoyed the descriptions of the towns and the places and people within those towns. I was totally engrossed and finished the book over two days.